1 in 5 teens turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice, but a majority of them keep it secret

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressCredit: Image generated by the editorial team using AI for illustrative purposes.The mental health crisis among young people is on the rise. Unfortunately, limited acc

Updated on: August 06,2026

1 in 5 teens turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice, but a majority of them keep it secret

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressCredit: Image generated by the editorial team using AI for illustrative purposes.The mental health crisis among young people is on the rise. Unfortunately, limited acc

Updated on:August 06,2026

Five minutes of prayer reduces pain and anxiety in primary care patients, randomized trial finds

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found that a five-minute sessi

Updated on: August 16,2026

Five minutes of prayer reduces pain and anxiety in primary care patients, randomized trial finds

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found that a five-minute sessi

Updated on:August 16,2026

Endometriosis diagnosis linked to long-lasting mental health burden

Provided by Aarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen who are later diagnosed with endometriosis have a markedly higher use of antidepressant and anxiety medication and are far more oft

Updated on: August 26,2026

Endometriosis diagnosis linked to long-lasting mental health burden

Provided by Aarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen who are later diagnosed with endometriosis have a markedly higher use of antidepressant and anxiety medication and are far more oft

Updated on:August 26,2026

Mathematical modeling tackles the human psychedelic experience

by Trace Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPsychedelic drug experiences are among the most fascinating but mysterious journeys of the human mind. Long the domain of indigenous shaman

Updated on: July 28,2026

Mathematical modeling tackles the human psychedelic experience

by Trace Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPsychedelic drug experiences are among the most fascinating but mysterious journeys of the human mind. Long the domain of indigenous shaman

Updated on:July 28,2026

Motherhood leaves lifelong brain marks via dopamine-linked epigenetic switch, mouse study suggests

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBecoming a mother changes the brain not just temporarily, but for life. Pregnancy and the postpartum period trigger lasting changes in the m

Updated on: August 12,2026

Motherhood leaves lifelong brain marks via dopamine-linked epigenetic switch, mouse study suggests

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBecoming a mother changes the brain not just temporarily, but for life. Pregnancy and the postpartum period trigger lasting changes in the m

Updated on:August 12,2026

Rethink long-term antidepressants: Review finds little benefit beyond 12 months

byUniversity of AdelaideCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFresh concerns have been raised over long-term use of antidepressants, with a new summary of evidence revealing limited benefits and higher he

Updated on: August 15,2026

Rethink long-term antidepressants: Review finds little benefit beyond 12 months

byUniversity of AdelaideCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFresh concerns have been raised over long-term use of antidepressants, with a new summary of evidence revealing limited benefits and higher he

Updated on:August 15,2026

Robotic plushie could significantly ease depression in LGBTQ+ teens

by Charlotte Wall,University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamAn interactive robotic plushie called "Purrble" could improve depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ teens. The research,publ

Updated on: August 02,2026

Robotic plushie could significantly ease depression in LGBTQ+ teens

by Charlotte Wall,University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamAn interactive robotic plushie called "Purrble" could improve depressive symptoms in LGBTQ+ teens. The research,publ

Updated on:August 02,2026

We do not have a decider in our brain: Cognitive neuroscientist challenges theories of decision-making

by Liz Rosdeitcher,Indiana UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is a disconnect between what we think happens when we make a decision and what actually happens in the brain during that pr

Updated on: July 27,2026

We do not have a decider in our brain: Cognitive neuroscientist challenges theories of decision-making

by Liz Rosdeitcher,Indiana UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere is a disconnect between what we think happens when we make a decision and what actually happens in the brain during that pr

Updated on:July 27,2026

We've been testing therapy like it's a pill—and some patients are paying the price

by Sahanika Ratnayake,The ConversationCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsIf you've had therapy, particularly if you got it through a public health care system like the NHS in the UK or Medicare

Updated on: July 26,2026

We've been testing therapy like it's a pill—and some patients are paying the price

by Sahanika Ratnayake,The ConversationCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsIf you've had therapy, particularly if you got it through a public health care system like the NHS in the UK or Medicare

Updated on:July 26,2026

Patients find help with therapy donkeys at psychiatric hospital near Paris

by Sylvie CorbetA patient with mental health conditions cleans a donkey's eyes during the animal therapy session at a psychiatric hospital in Neuilly-sur-Marne, in the eastern suburbs of Paris, Fr

Updated on: July 24,2026

Patients find help with therapy donkeys at psychiatric hospital near Paris

by Sylvie CorbetA patient with mental health conditions cleans a donkey's eyes during the animal therapy session at a psychiatric hospital in Neuilly-sur-Marne, in the eastern suburbs of Paris, Fr

Updated on:July 24,2026

Empty stomach, vivid cravings: Hunger boosts imagined smell and flavor of food

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople are often told not to go to the supermarket on an empty stomach. Findings from a new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study potenti

Updated on: August 13,2026

Empty stomach, vivid cravings: Hunger boosts imagined smell and flavor of food

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople are often told not to go to the supermarket on an empty stomach. Findings from a new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study potenti

Updated on:August 13,2026

After early pregnancy loss, 'what if' thinking affects 72% within first week

byUniversity of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen a person goes through a traumatic experience, they often find themselves thinking that what happened could have been different or even av

Updated on: July 29,2026

After early pregnancy loss, 'what if' thinking affects 72% within first week

byUniversity of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen a person goes through a traumatic experience, they often find themselves thinking that what happened could have been different or even av

Updated on:July 29,2026